A digital hoax on WhatsApp is currently doing the rounds that aims to hack your phone.

The hoax is a message, which claims in the first half that a video is set to be released called Martinelli that will hack your phone if opened and there is nothing that can fix it.

As reported by Belfast Live, the message reads: "If you know anyone using WhatsApp you might pass on this. An IT colleague has advised that a video comes out tomorrow from WhatsApp called martinelli do not open it, it hacks your phone and nothing will fix it. Spread the word.”

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Some of these features now already exist in some form on the current version of the social networking app.

As part of the scam, WhatsApp users are asked to click on a link to download the update, but instead takes them to website that is riddled with malicious software, infecting their smartphones with nasty viruses.

If you receive the hoax message that is currently circulating and want to warn your friends about WhatsApp Gold, then make sure you delete the first half about the Martinelli video before passing it on.